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It's not ideal, but it is common/okay for breastfed babies to go up to one week in between bowel movements. You can try taking probiotics or drinking prune/red grape/etc juices and see if it helps your baby be more regular. I've been taking probiotics (which are good for your body as well) and it has helped my daughter return to having daily bowel movements.

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